15-Year-Old Planned ISIS-Style Attack On Pope: Report

A Philadelphia-area teen has been arrested for allegedly threatening to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack on the Pope during his visit here later this month, ABC reported.

The teen, 15, has not been named.

ABC News says he was “quietly arrested” at his home and charged with attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and attempting to provide material support to terrorist activity.

“The minor was inspired by [ISIS] and sought to conduct a detailed homeland attack which included multiple attackers, firearms, and multiple explosives, targeting a foreign dignitary at a high-profile event,” said an Aug. 14 intelligence bulletin by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security that was obtained by ABC News.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing unnamed sources, said the boy was from New Jersey.

An FBI spokeswoman would not comment on ABC’s report but said agents there are working closely with the Secret Service and other law enforcement ahead of the Pope’s visit.

”We will not comment on any specific investigation or threat,” said FBI spokeswoman Carrie Adamowski. “The FBI is working closely with the United States Secret Service and our federal, state and local partners in advance of the papal visit to ensure the safety and security of all.”

On Sunday, federal officials said they were “closely” monitoring threats against Pope Francis ahead of his visit to the United States and have already “disrupted” one case.

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said during ABC’s “This Week” news program that officials are “monitoring very closely threats against the Pope as he comes into the United States.”

The Pope is coming to the United States later this month and is scheduled to be in Philadelphia from Sept. 25 to 27 for the World Meeting Of Families. He has several public events scheduled.